FDH Bank, Ekhaya renew Sunday Soirée partnership to boost young entrepreneurs

Young entrepreneurs and small businesses in Malawi are set to gain renewed exposure and growth opportunities following a fresh partnership agreement between FDH Bank plc, Ekhaya Group, and lifestyle platform Sunday Soirée.

The renewed collaboration is expected to deepen client engagement while creating more vibrant spaces where emerging businesses can showcase their products and services, a move that could directly impact livelihoods and innovation among young Malawians.

Under the agreement, the partners will host six main events throughout 2026, alongside a series of pop-up experiences curated by the Sunday Soirée team.

Speaking during the signing ceremony on Friday, FDH Bank plc Marketing Manager Tiyese Kaimila said the decision to extend the partnership was driven by the strong impact recorded during last year’s events.

“We saw the value of the collaboration last year and felt it was important to continue building on that momentum,” said Kaimila.

He added that beyond entertainment, the platform plays a critical role in supporting the bank’s customer base, particularly small and medium enterprises and young entrepreneurs.

“Sunday Soirée is one of the elements where we entertain our clients, but at the same time we elevate many of our SMEs and entrepreneurs, especially young entrepreneurs who are among our main customers,” he said.

Kaimila noted that working alongside Ekhaya Group and Sunday Soirée will once again create a strong platform for meaningful and impactful experiences this year.

Ekhaya Group Senior Operations Manager Mphatso Mpinganjira said the previous partnership demonstrated the importance of creating platforms that empower emerging businesses.

“Our experience last year showed how valuable such initiatives are in supporting young entrepreneurs and giving them opportunities to showcase their products and services,” said Mpinganjira.

Sunday Soirée Chief Executive Officer Timothy Ntilosanje welcomed the renewed deal, describing it as a vote of confidence in the platform’s vision.

“On behalf of my colleagues and co-founders of Sunday Soirée, last year was amazing working with both Ekhaya and FDH. The partnership went very well on both ends. And seeing that our partners have decided to renew the partnership gives us the commitment to deliver as we did last year. As they grow, we grow too,” said Ntilosanje.

The 2026 calendar will feature six major events, with the first event, Les Trois, scheduled for March 29 in Lilongwe.